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Paul could go through what he did because he knew that it was not in vain; he knew that it was to bring others to Christ. When a man has the conviction that what is happening to him is happening literally for Christ’s sake, he can face anything. Paul was a brilliant and well- educated man; yet he …

Thyatira is located about 35 miles southeast of Pergamos and was noted for its wool and dye industry. This city is first mentioned in connection with Paul’s missionary journeys. His first convert was a woman of this city by the name of Lydia who was a seller of purple. Though much …

This chapter portrays the maturing of the couple’s marriage. Solomon continues his praise of her beauty by describing ten of her features: 1. How beautiful are thy feet (v. 1) …

Eliphaz made three serious accusations against Job. Job is a sinner (vv. 1-11). He accuses Job of the sin of pride (vv. 1- 5). He accuses Job of covetousness (v. 6). He accuses Job of lack of mercy and compassion (vv. 7-9). He says Job is suffering great trials because of his many sins…

A man came to Jesus who was covered with leprosy (v. 12). Leprosy was a feared disease because there was no known cure for it. It had a similar emotional impact and terror associated with it that AIDS does today. The symptoms ranged from white patches on the skin, to running …

These final verses in chapter 28 speak of (1) the siege (vv. 49-57) and (2) the exile (vv. 58-68). It says that “a nation from far” comes to bring judgment to Israel (v. 49). It doesn’t say who that nation was. Some commentaries say it was the Babylonians and others say it was the Romans…

Many Samaritans from Sychar believed in Jesus after hearing the testimony of the woman at the well, “He told me all that I ever did” (v. 39). There’s a lesson here for believers. When we share our personal testimony of what God done in our lives, God can use our story to help point others …

In this chapter, John recorded another revelation of Jesus. This story is unique to John’s Gospel. The settling is the Sea of Tiberias (the Roman name for the Sea of Galilee). Throughout his writings, John stressed the fact that Jesus “reveals” himself to people. Reveal equals to manifest …

Since God was the only one who knew who had sinned He chose to reveal the culprit by the method of drawing lots (vv. 16-18). As the lots were drawn one by one they fell on the tribe of Judah, the family of the Zarhites, the household of Zabdi and finally on the trespasser h …

Paul tells Timothy how important it is that he has a right attitude as he deals with people in the church. Since Timothy was a younger man, he might be tempted to ignore the older members. (1) To older people we must show affection and respect (vv. 1-2). An older man is to be treated like a …